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2023-03-17
URGENT: Stop Horrific Hog Bagging Events in Texas
Join In Defense of Animals to stop barbaric hog bagging events in Texas and replace them with humane, animal-free alternatives.
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2023-02-24
From Candy to Kale, New “Food Compass” Study Shows Plant-Based Foods Reign Nutritionally Supreme
A new study is ruffling feathers comparing meat and other animal products to items considered junk food, showing how harmful animal-based foods can be to the human…
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2023-02-22
MEDIA RELEASE: VIDEO: Electric Shocks & Animal Cruelty at Tucson Rodeo Protested
In Defense of Animals and Tucson-based Supporting and Promoting Ethics for the Animal Kingdom (SPEAK) protested animal cruelty at the Tucson Rodeo on its opening…
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2023-02-10
New Jersey Residents: End The Cruel Confinement of Mother Pigs and Baby Cattle
A.1970 and S.1298 would ban the cruel confinement of mother pigs and baby cows gestation and veal crates in New Jersey if they are posted for a vote and passed.
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2023-02-10
A Final Pig Vigil Held at Farmer John’s Slaughterhouse
Animal activists celebrate a partial victory as Farmer John’s slaughterhouse closes its doors and moves to a new location out of state.
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2023-01-20
Animal Farming and Its Exploitation of Female Bodies
Female farmed animals are exploited by the industrial agriculture industry for profit. Let's bring these females into the reproductive rights conversation.
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2023-01-06
MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Urge Los Angeles to Investigate Griffith Park Pony Rides for Animal Cruelty
In Defense of Animals and Los Angeles Alliance for Animals urged Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate Stephen Weeks of Griffith Park Pony Rides and Petting…
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2022-12-07
Victory! Los Angeles Ends Suffering of Geriatric Ponies at Griffith Park
Griffith Park Pony Rides and Petting Zoo closes its doors for good on December 22, marking the end of 74 years of animal suffering in the park.
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2022-12-05
MEDIA RELEASE: Victory! Los Angeles Ends Suffering of Geriatric Ponies at Griffith Park
In Defense of Animals and Los Angeles Alliance for Animals claim a decisive victory for animals as Griffith Park Pony Rides and Petting Zoo will be forced to stop…
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2022-12-02
How Biogas is Created From Farmed Animal Suffering
Biogas production is a popular scheme among mega-farms that capitalizes on the suffering of farmed animals and their waste while posing serious environmental hazards.
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2022-11-18
Tips and Traditions for an Animal-Friendly Thanksgiving
In Defense of Animals campaigners share tips and traditions that make Thanksgiving abundant with gratitude for both animals and those they hold dear.
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2022-11-18
Ban Deadly and Destructive Salmon Farming in Tasmania
Commercial salmon farming operations in Tasmanian waters are creating inhumane conditions for the fish raised there and killing protected wildlife.
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2022-11-11
VICTORY: Los Angeles Becomes Largest U.S. City to Support Plant Based Treaty
Los Angeles became the largest U.S. city to support the Plant Based Treaty following a unanimous vote by City Council and the concurrence of Mayor Eric Garcetti
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2022-11-03
MEDIA RELEASE: Actress Richa Moorjani Urges LA to End Suffering of Geriatric Ponies
Actress Richa Moorjani has joined In Defense of Animals in urging the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Eric Garcetti to eliminate pony ride concession contracts…
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2022-10-28
Commissioners Ban Bunny Sales in Pasco County, Florida
Pasco County Commissioners unanimously voted to ban the retail sale of rabbits, giving bunnies the same protection from pet stores as dogs and cats.
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2022-10-28
You Helped Give Sanctuary to Pigs Rescued from Shabby New Jersey Petting Zoo
Cosmo and Newman are two very special pot-bellied pigs who suffered for years in desperate conditions at a petting zoo in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
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2022-10-21
MEDIA RELEASE: Housewarming Party for Rescued Pigs
In Defense of Animals sponsored a housewarming party on Saturday, Oct. 15, hosted by Fluffy Butt Rescue for two pot-bellied pigs who suffered for years in desperate…
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2022-10-21
How to Host a Happy Vegan, Climate-Friendly Halloween
Throwing a climate- and animal-friendly Halloween party is easy and affordable with some simple tricks and a little planning!
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2022-10-21
VICTORY: Supervisors Ban Wild Cow Milking in Unincorporated Alameda County Rodeos
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted to ban wild cow milking in rodeo events.
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2022-10-20
MEDIA RELEASE: LA City Council Supports the Plant Based Treaty Through Resolution Adoption
In Defense of Animals, PawPAC, and the Animal Alliance Network happily welcome a unanimous vote by the Los Angeles City Council to adopt a resolution in support…
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2022-10-18
MEDIA RELEASE: Alameda Bans Wild Cow Milking at Rodeos
In Defense of Animals welcomes an ordinance amendment that bans the wild cow milking rodeo event in unincorporated Alameda County.
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2022-10-13
Victory! Court Spares the Lives of Over 100 Pigs at Rome Sanctuary
In Defense of Animals celebrates an Italian court’s decision to spare over 100 healthy rescue pigs and urban boars at a roman sanctuary.
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2022-10-11
MEDIA RELEASE: 100+ Pigs Spared Death Following International Outcry
In Defense of Animals applauds a ruling to spare over 100 healthy rescue pigs and urban boars at an Italian sanctuary following a proposal from local health officials…
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2022-10-06
Chickens Suffocated and Cooked Alive with Ventilation Shutdown
Tens of thousands of chickens are being suffocated and cooked alive as a means of mass depopulation. Ventilation suffocation, VSD, is cruel and barbaric. Go vegan.
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